Writing+Language+Objectives


 * __LANGUAGE OBJECTIVES__**
 * Like content objectives, language objectives should be stated clearly and simply in student friendly language. Students should be informed of them in both writing and orally. When developing a language objective for a lesson, ask yourself what are my students doing today to develop their language skills in reading, writing, listening, speaking and thinking? Below are some ideas to help you get started.**


 * Read and answer in complete sentences**
 * Read and discuss…**
 * Read and summarize the main ideas**
 * Read and record predictions about….**
 * Read and outline**


 * Write a paragraph using strong verbs, adjectives, etc.**
 * Write a sentence using one or more vocabulary words.**
 * Write a paper showing the cause and effect relationship between…**
 * Using the _______________ note-taking method, take notes during the class discussion**
 * Write the steps you followed to solve the equation.**


 * Listen to the video and complete the outline**
 * Listen to the story and make predictions**
 * Listen to the lecture and discuss with a partner**
 * Listen to the arguments presented and decide…..**


 * Predict what will happen next in the story.**
 * Based on what you already know about….predict what will happen when …**
 * After looking at the pictures and reading the captions, predict what this chapter is about.**
 * What inference can you make about….**


 * You can also be specific about strategies students will engage in. Examples include:**


 * With your learning partner you will explain how you ..**
 * You will do a think-pair-share and with your partner, identify.**
 * During numbered heads together your group will predict…**
 * During the carousel activity, your group will list as many….**
 * Using paired-verbal-fluency, you will list everything you remember about….**
 * With a partner, edit your papers for correct conventions focusing specifically on capitalization and spelling.**


 * Some other language objective verbs:**
 * discuss …. paraphrase define**
 * explain… classify name**
 * describe with strong adjectives.. restate spell**
 * present your point of view…. edit label**
 * interview …. rewrite state**
 * compose justify match**


 * This is just a quickly brainstormed list. There are many other ways students develop their language skills in your room.**
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 * SCOPE AND SEQUENCE FOR WRITING LANGUAGE OBJECTIVES:**